Country Club Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Country Club Pond Dam in Atkinson, New Hampshire, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily designed for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1996, this buttress-type dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 550 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 38.5 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2.82 acres and a drainage area of 0.33 square miles, the dam is regulated by the NHDES Dam Bureau, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.

Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk due to its location on TR Captain Pond and the potential for a maximum discharge of 227 cubic feet per second. The spillway, of uncontrolled type with a width of 3 feet, is designed to handle excess water during heavy rainfall events. The last inspection in 2015 revealed no significant issues, and the dam has an emergency action plan in place, although it has not been updated recently.

Country Club Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in Rockingham County, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory aspects of this structure, which play a crucial role in managing water levels and ensuring public safety in the surrounding area.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR CAPTAIN POND

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.82

Drainage Area

0.33

Nid Storage

38.5

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.